Saturday, November 7, 2009

The Approaching Dawn: OSF Songs that Inspire



When you listen to this 1975 hit by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes it appears that nothing has changed in 35 years. In many ways that is true as we look around and see all that is wrong in society.

However, there is also much work that is being done under the radar including a rising tide in advocacy and social change. Many of the participants include both male and female feminists, youth from the Joshua or Hip Hop generation, churches and non-religious community organizations.

Don't Sleep Through the Revolution!

13 comments:

Ann Brock said...

Good choice Rev! and by the way how you doing? I haven't heard from you in awhile...

Dawn Fortune said...

Thank you, Rev. It's been a rough week here, and that song was just what I needed to hear on my Saturday morning.

Revvy Rev said...

Good to hear from you Dawn. Hope things get better.

Missed you too Annie!

Unknown said...

Hey there Rev!! An excellent choice! This is one of my favorites from HM & the blue notes. Isn't it interesting how so many old songs are still fitting today.

My OSF has moved to to
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Have a great weekend!

msladyDeborah said...

Great Choice Revy!

Truth in a song is timeless.
Have a great weekend.

Revvy Rev said...

Now you KNOW I am feeling good NOW. My girls Ms. Lady D and Regina have stopped by. Y'all blessed me today. It has been a long time since hearing from you.

underOvr (aka The U) said...

Hi Rev,

Very astute and insightful (as awlays); love the song too.

I'll have to contact you on my next trip to Ohio (my grandson and I make an annual trip to Cincinnati for a baseball). If you're in the vicinity, I would be honored to shake your hand.

U

PPR_Scribe said...

Nice choice--great song with a great message! And very well done videography. Thanks for sharing this. Have a great weekend. (What's left of it anyway!)

CCG said...

EXCELLENT Choice, it is Truly TIMELESS!!!

Hope U had a GREAT Weekend!!!

SjP said...

Much obliged for stopping by SjP's for Inspirational Sunday. Somehow I knew that you were preaching to me on yesterday. My how the Lord works even through cyberspace. I heard you Revvy Rev! I heard you! ::smile::

Anonymous said...

Hey Rev!

Been awhile, I know. And yes, no question about it, this is definitely one of the soujl classics when it comes to inspirational tunes. Happy belated OSF!

Vérité Parlant said...

I love how you keep your focus, Rev. And this was a fantastic selection. Sorry I'm just getting to it.

N.

Ann Brock said...

Happy Thanksgiving Rev.